Medical Mavericks

Helping teachers show their pupils the amazing opportunities in the world of STEM! We bring a real Hospital to schools, colleges & events! Tweets by Tom

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What are you looking at? 👀

This week’s scan was taken using a curved ultrasound probe — deep in the abdomen.

A large structure, a finger-like projection, and some liquid-filled space...
What do you think it is?
Comment your guess! 💬

#STEM #Ultrasound #MedEd #ScienceQuiz

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Check out this top tip for any aspiring med student that gets offered an interview for med school! Not many students think about this! #careersguidance #medschool #medicine #nhscareers

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💊 Ever wonder what happens to paracetamol in your body?

Your liver breaks it down, but it needs “taxis” (like glutathione) to get rid of the leftovers. Take too much, and the taxis run out… and chaos begins. 😬
#Paracetamol #Pharmacology #LiverFunction #MedFacts

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Do med students start seeing patients straight away?
Not really, but a little early exposure is key.
Too much and you’re standing there like a lemon!
But one day every couple of weeks? Perfect balance to practise talking to patients and learn the theory.
#MedSchool #STEMcareers

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@TalkingWolves Got the programme hung on my wall from my Dad 🤩

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What are you looking at this week? 👀

This scan was captured using our curved probe – revealing deep into the abdomen or torso…

🔘 Multiple black circles (liquid!)
🔘 Large solid structure
🔘 A few smaller dark spots too
#science #ultrasound #medicalmystery #STEM #asechat

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What can you do with a nursing degree?

Other medical careers? Or what about studying for a Masters of PhD in nursing to become an Advanced Nurse Practitioner.

You can specialise in an area too! Put together treatment plans and even prescribe.

#nursing #nhscareers #stem

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Didn’t go straight into med school after A-Levels? There’s another way 👇

✅ Do ANY degree
✅ Apply for 4-year postgrad medicine
✅ 2 yrs as a junior doc

20 UK unis offer this route. Find them via Coursefinder at https://t.co/7XxwXJ4SSy.

#Medicine #PostgradMed #HealthCareers

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What do we get up in a week at Medical Mavericks?
a trip to Newcastle, 4 schools, 600+ pupils inspired, videos recorded and edited, treadmill runs and Rocky 3 🥊🤩🥊
#weeklyinspiration #grwm #awitlo

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Dreaming of becoming a midwife? 👶
We’ll show you EXACTLY how to find a midwifery degree at UK unis, what grades you need & how to apply.

It starts with one smart search… 🎓
Watch the clip to see how 👉
#Midwife #HealthcareCareers #UCAS #FutureMidwife #NHSJobs

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What are you looking at? 🧐

This ultrasound image was taken just a few cm beneath the skin… but something’s not quite right 👀

Guess it right? Drop us a comment! 💬

#Ultrasound #STEM #BrokenBone #MedicalEducation #WhatAreYouLookingAt

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🎓 Want to be a Biomedical Scientist in the NHS?

Make sure your degree is IBMS-accredited – or you won’t be able to register with the HCPC.

I’ll show you where to check the official list and avoid a massive mistake 👉
#BiomedicalScience #UCAS2025 #STEMCareers #NHSJobs

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Ozempic’s origin story? A venomous lizard 🦎
Scientists found a hormone in Gila Monster saliva that mimics human satiety signals.
Now it's one of the most talked-about weight loss and diabetes drugs.
#Ozempic #GLP1 #ScienceFacts #MedicalInnovation #GilaMonster #Pharmacology

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Moldy hay. Bleeding cows. Rat poison.
The bizarre origin of warfarin—now a life-saving blood thinner.
➡️ Watch how this deadly story turned into a medical breakthrough 💉🐀
#MedicalHistory #Pharmacology #ScienceTwitter #Warfarin #BloodClots #MedFacts

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Behind the scenes with Tom from Medical Mavericks... find out why he needs a garden hoe in his office!

What did you get up to this week?

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Essential med school stats for aspiring med students!

29,000 applicants for 9000 places is some serious competition!

#careers #careersguidance #gcses #science #nhscareers #medicine

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Fancy a career as a paramedic? Here's how to find your career path through going to a UK university. 🚑🇬🇧🎓

If you want to know another career path, let us know and we'll show you in another video!

#paramedic #nhscareers #careers #careersguidance #teachersofx #science #gcses

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What are you looking at Episode #1

Weekly look at an ultrasound scan from Tom's body. What do you think this week's image is?

Answer at the end of the video!

#science #anatomy #gcses #asescience #parenttips #nhscareers

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@deaneryhigh Love seeing the experiments in action!!! Thx for taking part 👍👍👍

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Year 4 and Year 6 are ending Science Week 2025 with a hands on @MedicMavericks workshop. A wonderful opportunity to explore and use real life medical equipment. Children have been collecting, measuring and recording information about their bodies.😷🩻😷